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Apple Lowers Savings Account Rate for Apple Card Users

The interest rate on Apple Card's savings account was today lowered from 3.65% to 3.50%.

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Push notifications regarding the cut were sent to ‌Apple Card‌ users on Thursday. Savings account interest rates often fluctuate with changes made by the Federal Reserve, and when rates are lowered, banks cut their annual percentage yield (APY). That said, today's cut doesn't appear tied to a specific Federal Reserve move.

Apple introduced its savings account in April 2023, partnering with Goldman Sachs. Designed for ‌Apple Card‌ holders, the account is exclusively available to U.S. residents aged 18 and above. It can be managed through the iPhone's Wallet app, offering a user-friendly experience with no fees, minimum deposits, or balance requirements.

The account allows users to earn interest on their Daily Cash cashback balance, as well as on funds transferred from linked bank accounts or Apple Cash balances. Initially capped at $250,000, the maximum balance has since been increased to $1,000,000.

In January 2026, JPMorgan Chase reached a deal to take over operation of the Apple Card, with the transition expected to take approximately two years.

Alongside its new Apple Card partnership, JPMorgan Chase will reportedly launch a new Apple savings account, but existing users with Apple savings accounts at Goldman Sachs will not be automatically transitioned and will need to decide whether they want to stay at Goldman Sachs or open new accounts with Chase. Apple has a FAQ about the transition.

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Top Rated Comments

iamgalt Avatar
2 weeks ago

Not worth it. Sorry Apple. Do better.
Apple doesn't set the interest rate, Goldman Sachs does.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
2 weeks ago

Getting to the point where I can get better rates from a bank CD vs using this HYSA.
Just checked mine. At least Apple notifies people when the rate drops.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mthomas184 Avatar
2 weeks ago

Not worth it. Sorry Apple. Do better.
They follow fed rates. And it's Goldman Sachs that handle that, not Apple.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
chrono1081 Avatar
2 weeks ago

In general, I don't like credit-cards, and paying extra interest.
You're missing out on a lot of types of bonusus. Many, myself included pay zero interest on credit cards (just pay your balance in full each month and you pay no interest). Credit cards can give really nice rewards.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
psac Avatar
2 weeks ago
You really should not be comparing High Yield Savings Account (HYSA) rates to CD rates. With CDs your cash in locked in and you can't take it out, with a High Yield Savings Account you can take your cash out at any time. The rates should therefore always be better for CDs.

If you don't expect to need the money at all during the period, you should be looking at CDs. If you might need the money, then CDs aren't best.

I don't have have an apple card savings account, but the 3.5% is actually pretty good right now for a HYSA. I would say it's on-market (or maybe slightly above) for a reputable entity like GS compared to Amex, Capital One, Morgan Stanley/E-trade, etc.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
The_Gream Avatar
2 weeks ago
3.5% is still better than the 0% my checking account gives me. 😑
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)